It's a Great Day

Jan 1, 1955

1h 11m

★ 5.7

Overview

Big screen spin off from the BBC TV series The Grove Family, ostensibly the first British soap opera. Bob Grove, a builder has problems with the council, over building supplies that he needs to complete a job on a local housing estate. Under pressure to finish the job, his son gets them from a local crook. When the council find out, they call in the police, so the Grove family get together, to clear themselves, in time for the grand opening.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Grove Films

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Cast

Gladys Grove

Ruth Dunning

Bob Grove

Edward Evans

Blondie

Vera Day

Harry Mason

Sidney James

Jack Grove

Peter Byrant

Daphne Grove

Margaret Downs

Lennie Grove

Christopher Beeny

Charlie Mead

Victor Maddern

Gran

Nancy Roberts

Detective Inspector

John Stuart

Borough Surveyor

Henry Oscar

Charlie Mead's Mate

Michael Balfour

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